2017 was an excellent year for leading Spanish housebuilder Taylor Wimpey España, stating that the Spanish market remains ‘strong’ in their trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2017.
The company has seen continued growth in the Spanish housing market with a total order book standing at 329 homes at the end of the year.
This represents a 12.3% increase on the equivalent period in 2016 (293 homes) with the housebuilder, which celebrates its 60th year of operation in 2018, expecting the business to report a significant improved operating profit* in 2017 (FY 2016: £20.6 million operating profit*).
“We achieved a strong operational performance in 2017 with healthy figures. The order book increase shows that even in challenging environments, the right property in Spain is still very much in demand. We believe that the business is well positioned for further growth in 2018”
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director, Taylor Wimpey España
Spain has long been a preferred second home destination for buyers from across the world. In fact, Taylor Wimpey España sold properties to buyers of 32 different nationalities in 2017 with German buyers leading the way
Despite Brexit uncertainty, demand from British buyers grew with December 2017 seeing the sixth consecutive month of growth in sales to Brits.
“Spain really does offer everything that a second homeowner wishes for: sunshine, spacious properties in traditional Mediterranean styles, affordable flights, beautiful beaches – it’s all here. With record levels of tourists coming to Spain last year, we expect even greater demand for our homes in 2018.”
Marc Pritchard, Sales and Marketing Director, Taylor Wimpey España
Many second home enquiries made in 2017 were for the holiday hotspot of the Costa Blanca on Spain’s south-eastern coast. Taylor Wimpey España recorded a significant increase of 50% in reservations made for houses in the area last year and interest for this market is set to continue with Tinsa forecasting a prosperous 2018 for the property markets in coastal locations.
In line with last year’s figures and these expectations, the ‘White Coast’ will be key to the Spanish homebuilder’s year ahead. Taylor Wimpey España is ready to provide a range of new homes across the Costa Blanca, starting with new development Arenal Dream.
The development Is comprised of 47 apartments built and finished with the highest quality materials and available from €239,000 + VAT. Located in Javea, on the northern coastline of the province of Alicante, the development is only 300 meters from Blue Flag beaches and just 1 hour drive from either Alicante international airport or Valencia international airport.
For more information please contact Taylor Wimpey España today on 08000 121 020 or visit http://www.taylorwimpeyspain.
*Operating profit is defined as profit on ordinary activities before net finance costs, exceptional items and tax, after share of results of joint ventures.
